A new VN but old VT

Re: A new VN but old VT

Yelena — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:23:16 GMT

Yeah I was given a link on here to follow up so I am going to have a look at that and see what they can do, yeah its like a step down...not being derogatory towards vet assists as they are vital, but I have already got my qual and if they can sort it out for me that would be wonderful so I can get back to doing my job.

Re: A new VN but old VT

Selena Carnell — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 12:07:35 GMT

Out of interest have you contacted the BNVA or the RCVS and spoken to them about the quailifications that you have already? It seems almost a waste to do the ANA when you already have the qualifications to start the VN course, ANA is quite basic.

Would be worth joining the BNVA for advice etc.

Re: A new VN but old VT

Yelena — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 10:02:59 GMT

Oh thank you so very much, I really appreciate that, Ive saved it and will have a good read and download the pack from it, fingers crossed, may save me a lot of time and money. I appreciate you very much!!

Re: A new VN but old VT

Nick Shackleton — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 23:11:27 GMT

Re: A new VN but old VT

Yelena — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 23:08:07 GMT

Hi, thanks for all your comment, I appreciate them greatly. I have A level Maths, Biology and Chemistry, I have done my Vet Tech in the states pretty much equivelant of uk vet nurse, I want to do my vet nursing so I just want something towards it other than my younger days of education lol.

Think just going for my RVN may be the way ahead! Thanks guys.

Re: A new VN but old VT

SharonSP — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 23:02:36 GMT

If it is the Veterinary Care Assistant distance learning course, then completion of all the modules and tests, plus key skills math/English at level 2 or the GCSE equivalents will get you direct entry onto the VN programme. However, although a good course for a nursing auxillary, this qualification will not give you the same rights as a QVN, i.e. performing schedule 3 procedures.

Hope this helps

Re: A new VN but old VT

Steph Phillips — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 22:37:45 GMT

[quote user="Yelena"]I decided to go for a home study course[/quote]

All I will say is.. be very careful with Home Learning courses.. I did one. it was for a higher diploma in animal nursing & behaviour. I got through 95% of the course, took me 2 years and then found out it was all fraud.. it was all over the news. The diplomas this 'college' was issuing were fakes..

Just please please be careful.. would hate for someone else to have the upset I had

Re: A new VN but old VT

Maisy — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 22:08:15 GMT

Just to add if it is this 'veterinary assistant' course - http://www.dcalearn.co.uk/Courses_UK/Veterinary_Assistant/Outline.htm then it is not a direct entry onto the RCVS course as you don't actually come away with a recognised qualification.

The Veterinary Care Assistant course is distance learning with time spent in practice and this is a recognised qualification as it the Animal Nursing Assistant course. Be careful with any distance/online learning courses that promise you equivalent level of learning to a veterinary nurse (or assistant!)

Re: A new VN but old VT

Yelena — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 14:35:48 GMT

At the moment I am working as a Animal Behaviourist (Qualified)...I also do animal grooming too lol, I am glad it is recognised, I was rather worried that I may be wasting my time and money. Glad to hear that it is recognised. I wiant to move onto working in practice after this summer but I want to go to a large animal practice, most of my experience is with equine, bovine, etc, cats and dogs, but the smaller animals were few and far between. Thanks for the help.

Re: A new VN but old VT

Steph Worsley — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 13:34:56 GMT

if it is the vca then that is usually recognised throughout the industry, are you activley seekeing a student vn job at the moment because that would help

Re: A new VN but old VT

Yelena — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 13:15:06 GMT

Its veterinary assistant, sorry got vn on brain, I am really unsure that homestudy will be taken seriously as an accreditation, the collage says it is but I need feed back to see what others say as I have my US qualification and its disappointed me that i have done that and its not recognised here, I started this course but am unsure of it could lead to a job. I want to go on for veterinary nurse from there.

Re: A new VN but old VT

Steph Worsley — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 13:01:35 GMT

I wasn't aware that there was an RCVS home study course to become an RVN (I may be wrong though)